Maple Leafs host Sharks while nursing three-game skid and key injuries

San Jose visits Toronto on Oct. 19 with both teams looking to rebound from uneven starts: the Maple Leafs have lost three straight, while the Sharks have dropped two of their last three. Toronto is dealing with significant forward injuries, and newly signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has struggled early, allowing at least three goals in each of his first six appearances; defensive breakdowns have also contributed to the Leafs’ problems. Both teams have shown weaknesses defensively, but their recent shot and scoring trends fuel sharply different betting takes: one preview favors an under 6.5 goals, while another argues for the over based on defensive metrics, power-play production and Toronto’s high-scoring games. Other suggested wagers include San Jose +1.5 and Macklin Celebrini shots, while a separate model-backed pick highlights William Nylander to score.